Date Ideas Under $100 in Richmond, Melbourne
Richmond's Swan Street is built for exactly this kind of date—a proper night out without the fine-dining price tag. Start with dinner on Bridge Road where you'll find exceptional Asian cuisine that punches way above its price point, then drift onto Swan Street for drinks where the pub scene is genuinely Melbourne's best. It's a suburb that rewards walking between venues, so you'll naturally discover hidden bars and laneways that make the night feel like an adventure rather than a checklist.
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Riché - Cafe Richmond
3/189 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Flour Child - Richmond
432 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
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- →Two stops at $40-50 each beats one expensive restaurant for the same budget.
- →Skip the bottle of wine at a restaurant — have a $15 drink first somewhere else.
- →BYO restaurants are your friend. Bring a $20 bottle, save $40 on the markup.
- →Look for set menus — better value, less decision fatigue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should we eat on a $100 budget in Richmond?
Bridge Road is your goldmine—Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and Japanese restaurants here deliver restaurant-quality meals for $15–25 per person. Try the Vietnamese places near Punt Road end, or the newer Thai spots around the Bridge Road/Church Street intersection. Pair this with drinks on Swan Street afterward and you'll stay well under budget. Most venues don't require bookings, but if you're going Friday or Saturday, a quick call ahead saves waiting.
Is Swan Street really the best pub strip in Melbourne?
Yes—and locals will back this up. It's got genuine variety: craft beer bars, wine lounges, old-school pubs with character, and newer cocktail spots that don't charge craft prices. Unlike the CBD, venues here still feel neighborhood-oriented rather than touristy. You can do a proper pub crawl between Bridge Road and Victoria Street without repeating vibes, and most drinks sit in the $8–15 range.
How do we get to Richmond and is parking a problem?
Tram 48 or 109 drop you on Swan Street directly—easier than driving. If you do drive, parking on the side streets near Bridge Road (around Punt Road) is usually free after 6pm and easier than Swan Street proper. The area is compact enough that you'll walk everywhere once you're there, so public transport actually makes the night better since you can both enjoy drinks without worrying about driving.